 Saint François de Sales (1567–1622), prince-bishop of Geneva, was a multi-faceted character eminently famous for his humility.His life is illustrated by liturgical goldwork, seals, episcopal clothes, paintings, documents and rare books.The count Camille Benso de Cavour (1810–1861) is another character inextricably linked with Thorens; he stayed regularly in the castle with his cousins.